ACCIDENT RECORD REVIEWER
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of a Principal Accident Record Reviewer or other supervisor in a State Department or Agency, assists with the work involved in the non-professional analysis, recording and/or coding of motor vehicle or traffic information; does other related duties.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Collects data concerning prevailing conditions and precipitating circumstances in relation to motor vehicle accidents and makes non-professional analyses.
Reads the reports relating to a specific accident, makes a judgement as to which report has presented the most accurate account, and /or combines information from several reports.
Codes the accident information into Electronic Data Entry Terminals for storage in an EDP system.
May maintain a location file of motor vehicle accident records and, using the records in this file, determines locations of high accident incidence.
Makes field trips to accident sites to make studies as required.
May prepare simple statistical summaries, ratios, averages, and other figures that can contribute toward the analysis of factors affecting motor vehicle accidents.
Prepares maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams illustrating the frequency, type, and other factors relating to motor vehicle accidents.
Redrafts local geographic maps to show new alignments of roadways in area of high accident incidence by contacting local police and engineers as required.
Prepares statistical, progress, and other reports.
Appears in court to verify information containing accident summarization as may be required.
May maintain records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information system used by the agency, office or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in the non-professional analysis, recording and/or coding of information.
LICENSE:
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations relating to the control of motor vehicle traffic in New Jersey as set forth inTitle 39 of the revised statues of Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulations and the New Jersey Driver's Manual after a period of training.
Knowledge of the principles and problems involved in the collection and organization of statistical data relating to motor vehicle accidents.
Knowledge of the current problems of traffic control and traffic safety in New Jersey after a period of training.
Ability to make a non-professional analysis and remember detailed information and codes elating to motor vehicle traffic regulations and operations.
Ability to read maps and diagrams and make proper application of all legends and scales.
Ability to make an analysis of accident locations from a written description.
Ability to make judgement of cause of accidents from varying reports.
Ability to maintain a location file of motor vehicle accident records and, using the records in this file, to determine locations for high accident incidence.
Ability to prepare statistical summaries, ratios, averages and other figures which can contribute toward the analysis of factors relating to motor vehicle accidents.
Ability to prepare maps, charts, graphs and diagrams illustrating the frequency, types and other factors relating to motor vehicle accidents.
Ability to prepare reports.
Ability to maintain records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
